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Since: Apr 07, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 7:14 pm
Post subject: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources.
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Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
disastrous.
I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
it when it stuffs up.
To me this is a bit like using three comdoms at once to be sure, to be
sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
where they are located (if the default installation settings are
used).
So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
they become a real source of annoyance.
Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
J-McC <jmccardl.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au> |
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Since: Jun 14, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:14 pm
Post subject: Re: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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J-McC wrote:
> Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
> cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
> the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
> disastrous.
>
> I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
> protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
> have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
> spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
> it when it stuffs up.
>
> To me this is a bit like using three comdoms at once to be sure, to be
> sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
>
> Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
> where they are located (if the default installation settings are
> used).
>
> So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
> best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
> high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
> they become a real source of annoyance.
>
> Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
>
> J-McC <jmccardl.TakeThisOut@bigpond.net.au>
Eset Nod32
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Since: May 20, 2007
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 9:56 pm
Post subject: Re: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:09:17 GMT, RH710 wrote:
> J-McC wrote:
>> Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
>> cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
>> the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
>> disastrous.
>>
>> I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
>> protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
>> have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
>> spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
>> it when it stuffs up.
>>
>> To me this is a bit like using three comdoms at once to be sure, to be
>> sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
>>
>> Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
>> where they are located (if the default installation settings are
>> used).
>>
>> So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
>> best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
>> high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
>> they become a real source of annoyance.
>>
>> Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
>>
>> J-McC <jmccardl.RemoveThis@bigpond.net.au>
> Eset Nod32
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> RH710
I agree with the NOD32 choice. I've trialed several, and NOD32 is totally
unintrusive, and has good self-protection. It has been the only AV that
couldn't be killed off in my testing. Also has the fastest scan time
(about 45 minutes on my computer as compared to around 3 hours for Avast,
Kaspersky, etc).
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Since: Aug 29, 2006
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 1:17 am
Post subject: Re: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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J-McC wrote:
> Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
> cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
> the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
> disastrous.
>
> I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
> protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
> have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
> spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
> it when it stuffs up.
>
> To me this is a bit like using three comdoms at once to be sure, to be
> sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
>
> Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
> where they are located (if the default installation settings are
> used).
>
> So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
> best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
> high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
> they become a real source of annoyance.
>
> Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
>
> J-McC <jmccardl.DeleteThis@bigpond.net.au>
Eset NOD32 - very low resources and very good protection.
Louise >> Stay informed about: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. |
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Since: Sep 14, 2006
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 2:36 am
Post subject: Re: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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After much thought,J-McC came up with this jewel:
> Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
> cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
> the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
> disastrous.
>
> I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
> protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
> have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
> spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
> it when it stuffs up.
>
> To me this is a bit like using three comdoms at once to be sure, to be
> sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
>
> Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
> where they are located (if the default installation settings are
> used).
>
> So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
> best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
> high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
> they become a real source of annoyance.
>
> Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
>
> J-McC
No AV will protect you from everything. Security Suites are the worst.
A multi-layered approach is best. Start with a router/firewall. Use a
separate spyware scanner and AV. I have more thoughts on my pages(see
below)
The best AV is an educated user.
max
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Keeping Windows Clean http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/keepingclean.html
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 8:13 am
Post subject: Re: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thank you all for your advice and help. I use 24hoursupport.helpdesk
quite a lot and it really annoys me how one gets so many abusive or
just crude advice, people want help not sexual advice (GF) etc.
The advice I have received here has been good and consistant.
I have removed the Fully licensed A/V that I was using (CA Evirus) and
installed the 30 day trial NOD32. It is quick, found more viruses and
trojans than my previous A/V. I used to allways use VET and its
latest and was allways happy with it but the latest creation has been
very dissapointing and does seem to be very sensitive to being
corrupted which has annoyed the SH.. out of me.
So thanks a lot once again.
On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:17:08 -0400, louise <louise.TakeThisOut@invalid.invalid>
wrote:
>J-McC wrote:
>> Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
>> cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
>> the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
>> disastrous.
>>
>> I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
>> protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
>> have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
>> spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
>> it when it stuffs up.
>>
>> To me this is a bit like using three condoms at once to be sure, to be
>> sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
>>
>> Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
>> where they are located (if the default installation settings are
>> used).
>>
>> So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
>> best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
>> high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
>> they become a real source of annoyance.
>>
>> Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
>>
>> J-McC <jmccardl.TakeThisOut@bigpond.net.au>
>
>Eset NOD32 - very low resources and very good protection.
>
>Louise >> Stay informed about: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 11:51 pm
Post subject: Re: What Antivirus prog uses the lowest resources. [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:35:37 GMT, J-McC wrote:
> Thank you all for your advice and help. I use 24hoursupport.helpdesk
> quite a lot and it really annoys me how one gets so many abusive or
> just crude advice, people want help not sexual advice (GF) etc.
>
> The advice I have received here has been good and consistant.
> I have removed the Fully licensed A/V that I was using (CA Evirus) and
> installed the 30 day trial NOD32. It is quick, found more viruses and
> trojans than my previous A/V. I used to allways use VET and its
> latest and was allways happy with it but the latest creation has been
> very dissapointing and does seem to be very sensitive to being
> corrupted which has annoyed the SH.. out of me.
>
> So thanks a lot once again.
>
> On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:17:08 -0400, louise <louise.DeleteThis@invalid.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>>J-McC wrote:
>>> Hi I have tried many A/V programs and some are terrible in that they
>>> cripple your computer. This has the end result that people often turn
>>> the a/v or firewall program OFF, which of course is potentially
>>> disastrous.
>>>
>>> I have recently installed a well known anti-virus and internet
>>> protection all in one from a very well known company and I find that I
>>> have had to reinstall it all quite a few times as some virus or
>>> spyware disables it. Their tech support just recomended re-installing
>>> it when it stuffs up.
>>>
>>> To me this is a bit like using three condoms at once to be sure, to be
>>> sure, to be sure. The only problem for me is that I am not Irish!
>>>
>>> Are the latest viruses so clever that they know what files to find,
>>> where they are located (if the default installation settings are
>>> used).
>>>
>>> So basically I really want to know what users think or know are the
>>> best anti-virus programs, the ones that cripple a computer may have a
>>> high "FIND or HIT" but if they ruin your computer's performance then
>>> they become a real source of annoyance.
>>>
>>> Any help/usefull comments would be a great help.
>>>
>>> J-McC <jmccardl.DeleteThis@bigpond.net.au>
>>
>>Eset NOD32 - very low resources and very good protection.
>>
>>Louise
I don't think you'll be disappointed, and won't want to get rid of it after
the 30-day trial. I know that was how it was with me. I got so tired of
intrusive AV's, and NOD was so quiet that I couldn't bear to go back to one
of the other resource hogs. I'm glad you were able to get the advice you
needed. I know there is a lot of BS in the newsgroups, but there are still
some of us out here who are actually legitimately trying to help people.
Cheers.
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